Help and support for local Asian women who live in isolation. It is an independently run group which represents the interest and welfare of isolated women residing in the Park Ward of Halifax. The group offers one to one support as well as activities such as poetry, creative arts, yoga and fundraising. The group aims to address self-esteem and confidence issues, combat loneliness and isolation, provide confidential advice and support and improve health and well-being.

Are a local constituted group with members from the Czech and Slovak Roma community. With funding they have ran a womens only open Zumba class, worked with Migration Yorkshire on a mentoring project. With HCI they produced a film with new arrivals view of Calderdale and wtheir experiences of living here. This film has been used by various Councillors, NHS, West Yorkshire Police and other partner agencies to give them an insite of this new growing community in Halifax.

To contact the group call Stan Fako on 01422 365948 or email stanislav.fako@calderdale.gov.uk

We want to give all adults with a learning disability the chance to learn new skills, socialise with their peers and participate fully in all decision making at The Hive. Our training is tailored to the needs of each of the people we support via Person Centred Planning and encourages independence.

Allied to all the other training and educational facilities, we now offer a Community Shop providing a comprehensive package of training opportunities for our service users.

It offers training in practical work-based learning as well as developing social skills. Our shop promotes independence and provides a stepping stone towards future employment opportunities.

LIFE SKILLS – With a number of our clients living independently, we aim to provide appropriate training and support in order for them to achieve their full potential in their own homes.

ARTS & CRAFTS, MEDIA, IT AND PHOTOGRAPHY – We offer our clients the opportunity to stretch their imagination one step further. From expression painting and digital photography to publishing newsletters in our computer suite.

NUMERACY AND LITERACY – Sessions are in place enabling clients to build on and improve these vital educational skills.

EDUCATIONAL TRIPS – Our clients feel it important to gain knowledge and understanding of their surroundings and various cultures. All trips are chosen and researched by clients.

DRAMA, MUSIC AND DANCE – A client favourite, as this aids self expression whilst promoting confidence and self-esteem.

PRODUCT DESIGN – Clients take a hands on approach in designing items such as planters and continue to make them in the safe environment of our woodwork studio.

RECREATION – The Hive also provides a number of recreational and social events. These include bowling, dining out. leisure trips and themed nights such as fancy dress and pig racing.

GENTLE EXERCISE AND HEALTHY LIVING – This session provides advice on the topics of healthy living and personal hygiene whilst providing knowledge and understanding on the importance of sensible eating and exercise.

Drop in for customers who are looking to return to work, education or training

Contact: 01422 342719.

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Staying Well in Park

The project is a new user-led service run by Halifax Opportunities Trust in association with Calderdale Council and NHS England, that aims to help older people in Park Ward keep active and involved in their communities and improve health and wellbeing through social activities, classes, health talks, support groups and workshops. Some of the activities we have run have included swimming, coffee and cake meets, basic English classes, healthy cooking, gardening and trips with many more brilliant and varied activities in the pipeline such as befriending, a listening and recording project, arts and crafts, gentle exercise, a luncheon club and more. Many of our activities are held at the brand new Staying Well Hub located within Hanson Lane Enterprise Centre, a ‘home from home’ which has been co-designed by service users and is open to any of our members to pop in and have a cuppa, read a newspaper or tap in to our other facilities such as the I.T. suite.

Other activities are held in various venues within the community. Access to the service is made by self or professional referral and we can visit you in your own home to discuss how our service can best meet your needs.

For more information, or to arrange a home visit please contact Halifax Opportunities Trust on 01422 347392 or Natalie on 07866 981405 or Michelle on 07970 891587. Please also see our FaceBook page https://www.facebook.com/stayingwellparkward.

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Hours & Info

Monday 9.30am to 12.30pm
Tuesday 9.30am to 12.30pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 12.30pm to 3.00pm
Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm (Job Club) Only
At all other times staff are available for outreach or 1-2-1 appointments

Some information on the Halifax Central Blog is taken from other sites and calendars, therefore we are unable to verify details for each event. We do try to include a direct contact numbers wherever possible, and suggest that that people check with event organisers before attending any sessions advertised on the Blog